Beamline X27C

Beamline DescriptionSimultaneous small & wide angle x-ray scattering (SWAX) in real time. The objectives of the AP-PRT are to commission and to operate a dedicated beamline using simultaneous Small-Angle X-ray Scattering and Wide-Angle X-ray Diffraction techniques for polymer research, to promote collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts among academic, industrial and government laboratories, and to provide opportunities for students to undertake fundamental and applied research. The beamline has been fully operational since July 1, 1997 This beamline is the first dedicated synchrotron facility in the U.S. which is optimized to serve the needs of the polymer materials community. The PRT has a large industrial component, as well as academic participants. A range of detector systems and sample environmental chambers is available.